Abortion in the United States

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Vicki Thorn.

Project Rachel founder 'delighted' with new bishops' staff position

Nov 25, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa

The founder of Project Rachel says she is extremely pleased by the U.S. bishops’ decision to create a full-time staff... Read more

Bishops create new staff position to aid post-abortion healing

Nov 12, 2013

The U.S. bishops have voted to add a bishops’ conference staff member to work with the post-abortion healing ministry Project... Read more

Ultrasound And Belly by Petr Kratochvil.

National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate

Nov 8, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Legislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able... Read more

Pro-life advocates pray with a statue of Our Lady of Fatima in front of the Planned Parenthood Surgical Center in Albuquerque, March 20, 2013.

Grassroots effort could end late-term abortion in Albuquerque

Nov 6, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A citizen-initiated ordinance to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy in Albuquerque, N.M., will receive a vote on Nov.... Read more

Republican candidate Ken Cuccinelli (R) and Democratic candidate Terry McAuliff (L) take part in a debate on Sept. 25, 2013.

Pro-life groups say McAuliffe too 'extreme' for Va. governor

Nov 5, 2013

As Virginians head to the polls to elect their next governor, pro-life groups are urging voters to consider the ‘extreme’... Read more

Crosses placed in front of the Capitol to represent the 915 unborn babies aborted by Planned Parenthood every day. Photo Courtesy of Amanda Lord/SFLA.

Pro-life advocates urge abortion transparency in health care

Nov 2, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-life leaders are calling for transparency in the health care exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act, asking that they... Read more

The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals located on Camp Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Court unanimously overturns block on Texas abortion law

Nov 1, 2013

Texas pro-life advocates have claimed victory after a federal appeals court unanimously reinstated state rules that require abortion doctors to... Read more

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EU proposes $38 million to advance 'reproductive health'

Oct 31, 2013

Pro-life advocates are voicing concern over abortion funding after a report revealed that the European Commission has set aside 28... Read more

'Sad Woman' by George Hodan (CC0 1.0).

National abortion rallies ignore pain of women, critics say

Oct 30, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A national campaign to depict abortion as a normal and positive experience has drawn criticism for overlooking the harm that... Read more

Loyola Marymount University logo.

Loyola Marymount abortion policy change prompts criticism

Oct 10, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A Jesuit college in California has sparked controversy by announcing that it will stop directly covering elective abortions, but will... Read more

Doctor and patient.

Taxpayer-funded abortions part of health care law, report says

Oct 1, 2013

Federal taxpayer funds could subsidize tens of thousands of abortions each year through the health care legislation that is continuing... Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life

Sep 20, 2013

By CNA Staff

Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more

Fr. Antonio Spadaro,S.J. at a communications conference at the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Sept 20, 2013.

Interviewer: Pope’s adherence to Church abortion teaching is clear

Sep 20, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones, Alan Holdren

Pope Francis is “absolutely clear” about Catholic teaching on abortion, but his first focus is to bring God’s salvation to... Read more

CNA

Bishop: Abortion-supporting stance should bar lawmakers from Eucharist

Aug 22, 2013

The adjunct secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia, Archbishop José Fuentes, said that government officials who support abortion should... Read more

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Pro-life petition could spark European legislation, debate

Aug 20, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A citizen-led initiative in Europe is nearing the one million signatures needed to prompt a discussion on human life and... Read more

Fr. Paulo and Fr. Felipe Lizama are twin brothers and Catholic priests in Chile. Photo courtesy of Fr. Lizama.

Saved from abortion, Chilean twin brothers are now priests

Aug 16, 2013

Two twin brothers in Chile say that their mother’s determination in protecting them from abortion despite the advice of doctors... Read more

(L to R) Dee Becker, Nellie Gray, Georgette Forney and Janet Morana.

March for Life founder still influencing movement after death

Aug 13, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A year after her death, Nellie Gray – called the “Joan of Arc of the pro-life movement” – is still... Read more

CNA

Human life should be protected as gift from God, Pope says

Aug 13, 2013

Human life – including the lives of unborn children – must be defended as a gift from God, underscored Pope... Read more

Lila Rose of Live Action speaks during the March on the Media.

'March on the Media' criticizes abortion bias in reporting

Aug 12, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-life leaders from around the country are calling on major media outlets to do a better job of informing society... Read more

CNA

Argentina Down Syndrome test could cause abortion increase

Aug 9, 2013

The pro-life group ArgentinosAlerta has warned that a new test to detect Down Syndrome in unborn children after nine weeks... Read more